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Head-to-head · Google Chrome Alternatives

Brave Browser vs Yandex Browser

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Brave Browser #1 in Google Chrome Alternatives 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Brave
Yandex Browser #6 in Google Chrome Alternatives 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Yandex Browser

Brave Browser leads on 0 checks, Yandex Browser on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBrave Browser · 9.4/10
  • Free planboth

Brave Browser scores higher on our rubric for google chrome alternatives: 9.4 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

Brave Browser is the better fit for privacy-focused users wanting a full-featured browser. Yandex Browser is the better fit for users wanting translation and built-in safety features.

  • Brave Browser fits best

    Privacy-focused users wanting a full-featured browser

  • Yandex Browser fits best

    Users wanting translation and built-in safety features

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Side by side

Feature Brave Browser 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Yandex Browser 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.8
Ranking #1 in Google Chrome Alternatives #6 in Google Chrome Alternatives
Best for Privacy-focused users wanting a full-featured browser Users wanting translation and built-in safety features
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $59.99 one-time Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop, Mobile Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support Email, Tickets, Community, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Brave Browser 1/4 · Yandex Browser 1/4
Chromium-based Not checked yet Not checked yet
Built-in tracking protection Not checked yet Not checked yet
Built-in ad blocking ✓ ✓
Built-in VPN Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Sync platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Extension store Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Brave Shields blocks ads and trackers, with fingerprinting and bounce-tracking protection.
  • Chrome Web Store extension compatibility on desktop and Android.
  • Encrypted sync covers bookmarks, passwords, tabs, and other data.
  • Blocks ads and trackers, and checks for malicious pages and downloads.
  • Syncs passwords, bookmarks, tabs, history, extensions and settings across devices.
  • Translates pages, text and images; supports Chrome Web Store extensions.
Cons
  • Chrome Web Store compatibility is limited to desktop and Android.
  • Brave Origin is a one-time purchase of $59.99, separate from free browser use.
  • Tor integration is limited to private windows.
  • Personal use is free, but the license does not cover commercial use.
  • It is not open source.
  • Support channels listed are documentation only.
Our verdict

Brave Browser is a free browser for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android, aimed at people who want privacy protections without giving up familiar browser features. Brave Shields blocks ads and trackers by default, and the browser also…

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Yandex Browser is a free web browser for desktop and mobile, aimed at people who want translation and safety features alongside everyday browsing. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android, and uses the Chromium engine. Its…

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  1. Brave BrowserGoogle Chrome Alternatives 9.4Free plan
  2. Yandex BrowserGoogle Chrome Alternatives 8.8Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Brave Browser — where it wins

    • Brave Shields blocks ads and trackers, with fingerprinting and bounce-tracking protection.
    • Chrome Web Store extension compatibility on desktop and Android.
    • Encrypted sync covers bookmarks, passwords, tabs, and other data.

    Where it doesn't

    • Chrome Web Store compatibility is limited to desktop and Android.
    • Brave Origin is a one-time purchase of $59.99, separate from free browser use.
    • Tor integration is limited to private windows.

  • Yandex Browser — where it wins

    • Blocks ads and trackers, and checks for malicious pages and downloads.
    • Syncs passwords, bookmarks, tabs, history, extensions and settings across devices.
    • Translates pages, text and images; supports Chrome Web Store extensions.

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal use is free, but the license does not cover commercial use.
    • It is not open source.
    • Support channels listed are documentation only.
  • Brave Browser9.4/10 · Free plan

    A free, Chrome-compatible browser with built-in tracking protections and encrypted sync.

    Visit BraveFull verdict →
  • Yandex Browser8.8/10 · Free plan

    A Chromium-based browser with sync, translation and built-in blocking across desktop and mobile.

    Visit Yandex BrowserFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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